Introduction to Intellectual Disability, Autism, and Developmental Disabilities

Book excerpt: "The purpose of the book is to address the core information for understanding the nature of intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder, the characteristics of persons with these disabilities, and their developmental needs across the lifespan. We hope that the book will prove beneficial to professionals and future professionals representing special education, elementary and secondary education, psychology, human services and related fields who are working with or seeking to work with individuals with disabilities"--